Social Worker

19 hours ago

Wellington Central, Wellington, New Zealand Wise Group Full time

About Real | Mō mātou

At Real, our spirit is 'loving life' - and we work alongside taiohi to help them achieve this. We believe mental wellness and wellbeing are possible for every young person. Our services support youth aged 12-24 to build resilience, life skills, and strong connections with whānau, friends, and communities.

Whetū Marewa (Rising Star) is our primary mental health service in Whanganui, designed to strengthen confidence, resilience, and wellbeing for taiohi experiencing mild to moderate mental health or addiction challenges and social stressors.

We're a passionate team of clinicians and youth workers who meet taiohi where they are - at home, school, or in the community - offering flexible, youth-centred support.

The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

  • Increased Employer Kiwisaver contribution
  • 5 weeks of annual leave after 12 months
  • 2 paid Wellbeing Days per year
  • HealthNow Payment Card - $250 annually for health and wellbeing
  • Holiday programme assistance
  • Perk & Perk Plus discount app and more

The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

As a Clinician, you'll work alongside youth workers and a Team Coach to deliver the clinical components of Whetū Marewa. You'll provide assessments and interventions for taiohi and their whānau, using evidence-based approaches such as talking therapies, mentoring, and group activities to build confidence and community connections.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Enhancing confidence, resilience, and wellbeing in taiohi
  • Supporting taiohi to connect or reconnect with community services and take control of their lives
  • Providing assessments and brief interventions
  • Working in schools and communities to support primary mental health needs

This is a full-time role, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm, based in Whanganui.

You | Mōu

We're looking for a registered health professional (Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Registered Nurse, or Counsellor) with experience working with young people and mental health.

You will have:

  • A current practicing certificate (SWRB, OTBNZ, NZAC, NCNZ)
  • Experience in mental health
  • Understanding of local community issues and tikanga Māori
  • Ability to build strong relationships internally and externally
  • A positive, inspiring outlook and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
  • Full NZ driver's licence

Applications Close: 17 January

Please note, our office will be closed over the Christmas period and will reopen on 7 January 2026. We will review applications after 7 January 2026.

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Registered Counsellor:

Registered Nurse:

Contact | Whakapā: Jade George, Team Coach - Social Worker on for any questions.

Visit our website for more information.

Real is supported by Pathways Health Limited, part of the Wise Group. Pathways is committed to healthy lifestyles and actively supports a smoke free environment. We encourage people with lived experience of mental illness & addictions to apply.

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